Shani Transit Calculator
Sade Sati Calculator
Discover if you are currently in Sade Sati (साढ़े साती) — the 7½-year Saturn transit over your natal Moon. Calculated using Swiss Ephemeris with Lahiri Ayanamsa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sade Sati in Vedic astrology?
Sade Sati (साढ़े साती) literally means 'seven and a half' in Hindi, referring to the 7½-year period during which Saturn (Shani) transits through three consecutive rashis — the sign immediately before your natal Moon sign, your natal Moon sign itself, and the sign immediately after. Each phase lasts approximately 2.5 years. Sade Sati is considered a period of karmic reckoning in Vedic astrology.
How many times does Sade Sati occur in a lifetime?
Saturn completes one full orbit of the zodiac in approximately 29.5 years. Most people experience Sade Sati two to three times in a lifetime. Each occurrence brings different life lessons based on the planetary Dashas running at that time.
Is Sade Sati always bad?
Not always. While Sade Sati is associated with challenges and delays, it is a period of karmic ripening. For people with a well-placed Saturn, it can bring disciplined growth and spiritual maturity. The effects depend heavily on which Mahadasha is running and Saturn's relationship to your Lagna.
What is the difference between Sade Sati and Dhaiya?
Dhaiya (Small Panoti or Kantaka Shani) is a 2.5-year period when Saturn transits the 4th or 8th house from your natal Moon — not the full 7.5-year Sade Sati. It is generally milder but still brings challenges related to home, mother, or sudden events.
What are the remedies for Sade Sati?
Classical remedies include: chanting the Shani Mantra (Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah) 108 times daily especially on Saturdays; reciting Hanuman Chalisa daily; Saturday fasts and donating sesame oil or black cloth; wearing 14-mukhi Rudraksha; and visiting Shani temples on Saturdays.
In Sade Sati or Shani Mahadasha? Here's What To Do.
The complete classical guide to pacifying Lord Shani — the daily Dasharatha Krit Stotram from the Padma Purana, Hanuman Chalisa remedy, mantras, donation list, fasting protocol, gemstones, and phase-by-phase guidance for each of the three 2.5-year stages.
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